Weekly Activities News 07-08-2023
OUTREACH
With the quote, “Books are treasures that should be shared.” in mind, Collegiate set off to share the joy of reading. The Academic Committee, under the leadership of Nicole Lister, collected children's books for the children at Mosaic since the beginning of term. On Friday, 4 August, a few girls visited Mosaic to hand over the books and read to the children. Thank you, Mrs Lotz, for accompanying the learners.
INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES
Emma Jack, Likhanye JamJam, Betty Nicol and Jemma van der Mescht are attending the the 2023 World Gymnaestrada in Amsterdam. It is the 17th anniversary of the World Gymnaestrada and this international event has 18 000 gymnasts from over 60 countries attending. The learners report that it is a privilege and a wonderful experience. They wrote, "With a truly authentic South African themed performance, we literally got the crowd on their feet and left our leopard print mark on the world."
WINTER SPORT INTER HOUSE
The scene at the Inter-House Winter Sports Day with our learners in supporter shirts to identify with their respective Houses was a reminder that sunshine feeds happiness. The food trucks created a festive feel with the colourful ice desserts, pizza, brownies, doughnuts, bagels and other treats on sale. The Collegiate learners managed stalls while others were making a strong case for loving soccer.
WORKSHOP On Wednesday 30 August from 18.00-19.00, we will be hosting a free Exam Stress workshop for parents of Grade Ten, Eleven and Twelve learners of Collegiate High School by well-known Education Consultant, Dr Philippa Fabbri of Philippa Fabbri Education Consultants (PFEC). If you would like to attend this worthwhile workshop as a Collegiate parent, please click on this link and sign up through Quicket by 23 August 2023: https://www.quicket.co.za/.../228247-exam-stress-and.../
DERBY: CLARENDON, EAST LONDON
As Collegiate travelled to East London, the learners were all but sleepy! It was our last big derby and our competitors were Clarendon Girls’ High School, who celebrated their 120th year on their Founder’s Weekend.
It was a wonderful end to the hockey season for most of our teams as we travelled down to East London to take on @clarendonhigh_ . The results were as follows:
Our Hockey results:
1st lost 1-2
2nds won 3-1
3rds won 3-0
16A lost 1-2
16B won 1-0
16C won 3-0
16D won 3-0
14B won 5-0
14C won 1-0
Our Netball results:
1st team won 38-14
2nd team won 13-6
3rd team won 28-12
16A won 20-19
16B lost 13-21
16C lost 8 - 14 to Clarendon’s 15A
16D lost 6-11 to Clarendon’s 15B
16E lost 12-18 to Clarendon’s 16C
16F won 8-6 against Clarendon 15D
14A lost 15-17
14B lost 12-20
14C won 22-5
14D won 10-9
Our U14s were invited to a championship for upcoming teams and travelled to Bloemfontein.
U14 A Hockey Rising Champions Tournament results:
1-1 draw vs Our Lady Fatima
0-1 loss vs St Mary’s Kloof
1-0 win vs St Mary’s Waverley
0-0 draw vs Sasolburg
2-0 win vs Sentraal
2-0 win vs Outeniqua
0-3 loss vs Eunice
2-2 draw vs Hugenoot
Amy Wilmot and Jana Prinsloo were voted as the best goalkeeper and the best midfielder of the tournament. Well done!
DEBATING
The Collegiate Team of Junior Debaters were confident with the motion at the end of July , "THBT social media has made traditional media obsolete" against an opposing Westering. Although the topic was relevant to our contemporary times, it proved a challenge to both sides defending the argument with a battle of bards ensuing. The debaters were faced with a determined Westering whose passion, in the end, was subdued when the eloquently spoken Collegiate learners gained the upper hand to be declared the victors. The team was then invited to debate at the regional finals where the best teams battled it out, and our learners fared will. Thank you, Mrs Weideman and Mrs Winchester, for accompanying the team to Makanda.
TENNIS
Congratulations to Tennis Captain Maryke Du Raan on her 100 caps for the First Team! The team secured this milestone with a victory. Maryke is an asset to the team and we have been fortunate to have her as the Tennis captain this year.
SIMAMELE
The topic for the final Simamele forum of 2023 was “How leadership influences you”. Thank you to Pétra Coltman and her team for driving this Forum for the learners.
MUSICAL MOMENTS
Tickets are on sale at the Bursar’s Office for the Music Department’s annual Musical Moments concert, featuring the Vocal Ensemble, String Ensemble, Choir and Concert Band. Hope to see you there!
